GRE Word List

MALADROIT

lacking adroitness : inept

The meaning of the word maladroit is lacking adroitness : inept.

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WordMeaning
belaborto attack verbally
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
succulentfull of juice : juicy
founderone that founds or establishes
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)